December 17, 2026 The Estate Of Whitefoord Cole II: Firearms & Militaria
The live portion of this session begins on Thursday, December 17, 2026.
Lot #1046:
(A) PHILADELPHIA DERINGER S&W PATTERN .30 RF TIP UP REVOLVER
Approximately 6500 of these were made in Philadelphia between 1875 through 1879. This is a very close clone of the S&W Model 1 1/2 with tip up barrel, case colored hammer, nickel plated frame, and two piece rosewood birds head grips. The top of barrel is stamped "DERINGER PHILADA". The dual finish is fairly unusual and quite striking. CONDITION: Fine. Frame retains nearly all of its nickel finish. Barrel is a butter smooth patina with the bright blue in protected areas. Cylinder is patina but strong blue in flutes. Grips are fine. Mechanically sound with a bold bright bore.